Tired of Cupertino Haunting Your Lock Screen? Here's How to Change That City on Your iPhone (It's Not in Kansas!)
Ever glance at your iPhone's lock screen and do a double take? Is it showing some random time zone like Cupertino (seriously, Apple, who lives there?), and leaving you utterly confused? Fear not, fellow traveler (or just someone who doesn't fancy living in Cupertino), there's a way to banish that phantom city and replace it with something a little more... you!
But First, Why Bother?
Let's be honest, Cupertino just isn't all that glamorous (sorry, Cupertino folks). Maybe you're rocking a different time zone, or perhaps you just want your lock screen to reflect your adventurous spirit by showcasing the time in Tokyo, Timbuktu, or even Tatooine (hey, a guy can dream). Whatever your reason, here's how to take back control of your lock screen clock and make it work for you.
The Great Lock Screen Clock Widget City Swap: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ready to ditch Cupertino and embrace your inner globe-trotter (even if you're just going to the grocery store)? Here's what you need to do:
Hold On Tight, It's Time to Customize: Press down firmly on your lock screen background and don't let go until a familiar feeling washes over you... the feeling of customization power! Once you see the "Customize" button appear, tap it with the grace of a seasoned iPhone warrior.
The City Shuffle: Look for the "World Clock" widget (it might be all the way to the left, but don't worry, your patience will be rewarded). Tap on that little clock icon, but here's the key: don't tap the minus sign! We're not deleting anything, we're just giving it a makeover.
Welcome to City Selection Central: This is where the magic happens! You'll see a list of current cities. Tap on the city you want to banish to the shadow realm (Cupertino, we're looking at you), and then choose your new time zone champion. Search for your desired city or browse the extensive list –– the world (or at least, a large chunk of it) is your oyster!
High Five! You've Conquered Cupertino (and the Lock Screen): Once you've chosen your new city, simply tap "Done" in the corner, and voila! Your lock screen clock will now reflect your current location (or your aspirational travel destination, no judgement here).
Remember: You can always repeat this process and swap cities whenever your fancy strikes. Maybe you want to see the time in Paris for a romantic evening, or perhaps Tokyo beckons for a late-night anime marathon. The possibilities are endless!
Frequently Asked Lock Screen Clock Widget Woes (and Solutions!)
- How to Add the World Clock Widget: Hold down on your lock screen, tap "Customize," then tap the "+" sign and scroll down to find "World Clock." Easy peasy!
- How to Change the Order of Cities: In the City Selection screen (step 3 of the guide), you can use those handy little hamburger menu icons (the three horizontal lines) next to each city to drag and drop them, rearranging them to your liking.
- How to Remove a City: In the City Selection screen, simply swipe left on the city you want to delete and tap "Delete." Brutal, but sometimes necessary.
- My Lock Screen Still Shows Cupertino! Don't panic! Sometimes a little restart is all it takes. Give your iPhone a quick power down and reboot, and see if that solves the issue.
- Where Did All the Cities Go?! The City Selection screen can only show a limited number of cities at once. If your desired city isn't showing, try tapping the search bar at the top and typing it in.
So there you have it! With these simple steps, you can banish the ghost of Cupertino from your lock screen and embrace the true international citizen within. Now go forth and conquer the world (or at least conquer your to-do list), one time zone at a time!